Science and Pharmacy Foundation

Studying Science and Pharmacy at Bellerbys College

The UK’s hospitals and universities are home to some of the brightest minds in medical science and pharmacy. If you wish to study medicine, biomedical sciences, chemistry or pharmacy, our Science and Pharmacy Foundation will help you prepare for an undergraduate university degree in the UK.

Where will this Foundation take me?

Our students have progressed to study Pharmacology at University of Manchester, MBBS Medicine and Surgery at University of Central Lancashire, Medical Neuroscience at University of Sussex, Forensic Science at University of Kent and Biomedical Science at the Durham University.

Guaranteed interview with Keele University

Keele University offers our Science and Pharmacy Foundation students a guaranteed interview to study one of the following health science degree programmes:

Foundation key facts

Satisfactory completion of secondary or high school education. 4 GCSEs at C or above, Maths B or above for Science or Engineering. For Science and Pharmacy we recommend students have prior study of Biology and Chemistry.

Prepare for Foundation in October (3.5 term)

Start in October and you will have an extra one half of a term to prepare for the Foundation programme in January. You will receive extra English classes, extra university guidance and have more time to develop study skills.

Applied Statistics for Scientists

Applied Statistics for Science

Gain an understanding of probability and statistics. Learn about simple discrete and continuous random variables and associated distributions, regression, correlation and simple hypothesis testing. You have the choice to study Applied Statistics for Scientists or Pure Maths 2.

Correlation and Regression

Basic Probability

Discrete Random Variables

Continuous Random Variables

Combinations of Random Variables

Hypothesis Testing

Physiology

Physiology

Learn about the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, osmo-regulation, control and co-ordination and reproduction.

Cardiovascular System - Heart

Cardiovascular System – Blood Vessels

Blood

Respiratory System

Endocrine System

Digestive System

Renal System

Nervous System

Reproductive System

Pure Maths 1 and Stats

Pure Maths 1 and Stats

An introduction to algebra, including transformations and logarithms; trigonometry, data handling, and calculus.

Algebra

Co-ordinate Geometry

Trigonometry

Differentiation

Integration

Trapezium Rule

Handling Data

Chemistry 1

Chemistry 1

Explore the fundamental principles of chemistry and how to apply them, such as formulae, equations and moles, atomic structure, introduction to redox systems, thermodynamics and bonding.

Formulae, Equations and Moles

Atomic Structure

Introduction to Oxidation and Reduction

Energetics

Structure and Bonding

Equilibria

Pure Maths and Stats 2

Pure Maths and Stats 2

Develop the work covered in Pure Maths 1, including more advanced algebra (functions, trigonometric identities), differentiation (logarithmic and exponential functions), and integration (solving first order differential equations). You have the choice to study either Pure Maths 2 or Applied Statistics for Scientists.

Algebra

Co-ordinate Geometry

Trigonometry

Differentiation

Integration

Numerical Methods

Core modules

Academic English Skills with IELTS

Academic English Skills with IELTS

Academic English Skills provides thorough training in the language and related academic skills which will enable international students to best achieve their academic potential at University. Key skills include:

Reading effectively and critically

Making notes in lectures and presentations

Delivering presentations and participating in academic seminars

Researching, planning and writing academic essays

Students are also supported in developing the accuracy and range in written and spoken language required to express themselves effectively and appropriately, with clarity and confidence.

Computer Information Technology

Computer Information Technology

Improving IT literacy and creativity using MS Office, Business and Media applications; develop internet research skills.

GCSEs

GCSEs are taken as a course of study before taking A Levels or a Foundation pathway. We offer a2 Year GCSE Pathway programme as well as a 3 and 4 term programme, offering students from the age of 14 years an early opportunity to establish the language, learning and cultural skills they need to succeed in the highly competitive world of higher education.

A Levels

A Levels are British qualifications, accepted by all universities in the UK and recognised in the USA and Australia. Students who are with us for five or six terms will typically study up to four A Levels. This gives you a world of choice.

Foundation

A one-year course for international students that builds specialist subject knowledge and language and study skills. It is more focussed than A Levels making it good preparation for university. It is recognised for entry onto a range of degree programmes at more than 70 universities in the UK.